I am licensed in Illinois with 33 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Narrative Therapy
IL LCPC 180-003022
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Herb is amazing! Very comforting and engaging, really helped me bring down my mental defenses and have an honest conversation
Written on Sep 24, 2026 after therapy with Herbert for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I’ve only had one session so far but it was great! Herbert has been very helpful to me.
Written on Sep 01, 2026 after therapy with Herbert for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
In a world of therapists, Herbert stands out.
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Herbert for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
He is a gem of of a therapist.
His soft calm voice is comforting.
His heartfelt words of encouragement and confidence in myself is inspiring.
His approach of putting the responsibility back in my hands is skillful and experienced.
His use of analogies and humour makes what he’s teaching, relatable to me.
He is truly a blessing. I am grateful that my path in life brought me to him.
I will be forever thankful!
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Herbert for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Knows how to lighten up the atmosphere and get a laugh out of a hardened heart. He’s definitely very knowledgeable and creates a safe environment that brings a confidence to me. Very respectful too!
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Herbert for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Best therapist I've worked with.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Herbert for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd